Willard Keith
Willard Woodward Keith, Jr. | |
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| Born | June 13, 1920 Berkeley, California, US |
| Died | November 3, 1942 (aged 22) Killed in action at Guadalcanal |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1939–1942 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon Presidential Unit Citation |
Willard Woodward Keith, Jr. (June 13, 1920 – November 3, 1942) was a United States Marine Corps infantry officer who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic leadership during World War II in the Matanikau Offensive of the Guadalcanal Campaign. Two cancelled United States Navy destroyer escorts and the destroyer USS Willard Keith (DD-775) were named in his honor.